US Bridges

Tavistock Lakes Bl over Drainage Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.15 Mi. W. of CR-15 · Structure no. 755826

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavistock Lakes Bl over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tavistock Lakes Bl over Drainage Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,625 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTavistock Lakes Bl
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.15 Mi. W. of CR-15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.37241, -81.24679
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic11,625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tavistock Lakes Bl over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tavistock Lakes Bl over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Tavistock Lakes Bl over Drainage Canal carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tavistock Lakes Bl over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Tavistock Lakes Bl over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.